Question 1

What is a chess time control?

Accepted Answer

A time control specifies how much time each player has for their moves. It can include base time, increment (added per move), or delay (wait before clock starts).

Question 2

What's the difference between increment and delay?

Accepted Answer

Increment adds time after each move (Fischer). Delay waits a few seconds before counting down (Bronstein). Both prevent time pressure.

Question 3

What are common time controls?

Accepted Answer

Bullet: 1-3 min, Blitz: 3-10 min, Rapid: 10-60 min, Classical: 60+ min. Popular: 10+0, 15+10, 30+0, 40/90+30.

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